Confirmation Class - Review Notes

Flashcards for review

Baptism

The foundational sacrament, signifying entry into the Christian life and the Body of Christ.

The Trinity

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Sacrament of Confirmation

An outpouring of the Holy Spirit to bind the person more closely to Christ and to give a special strength to witness to and defend the Christian faith in word and action.

"First Confirmation" at Pentecost

Pentecost means 'fifty' - 50 days after Jesus' Resurrection. The Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles, giving them the power and courage to proclaim the Gospel.

The Eucharist

Catholics believe Jesus is truly present: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist.

The Tabernacle

A liturgical furnishing used to house the Eucharist outside of Mass for adoration and later use.

First Pope

St. Peter

Current Pope

Pope Francis

Bishop celebrating Confirmation at Holy Spirit

Most Reverend Ramon Bejarano

Obedience to the Pope and Bishops

Because they are the teachers whom Jesus has given to the Church.

The Ten Commandments

A set of rules given by God in the Bible

Confessing sins to a priest

Christ gave confession/reconciliation as a Sacrament to forgive sins.

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety, and fear of the Lord

The Seven Sacraments

Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick

Sacrament

Outward signs instituted by Christ to give grace.

The Six Precepts of the Church

Participate at Holy Mass; confess sins once a year; receive Holy Communion during Easter; fast and abstain; support the Church; observe the laws of marriage.

Chastity

Chastity is the virtue of sexual purity in one's thoughts, words, and actions.

Chastity Includes

Dressing modestly, avoiding sexually degrading language/images/jokes/music, avoiding sexual activity outside of marriage, and avoiding contraception.

The Four Gospels

Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Prayer

Adoration, Contrition, Thanksgiving, or Supplication

Catholic Prayers

The Sign of the Cross, The Our Father, The Hail Mary, The Glory Be, The Apostles' Creed, An Act of Contrition, Grace before meals, the Hail Holy Queen